Senao Co IS-30V16 802.11g Mobile Wireless Mini PCI Adapter User Manual Manual

Senao International Co Ltd 802.11g Mobile Wireless Mini PCI Adapter Manual

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SENAOHigh-Speed WirelessMiniPCI AdapterUser’s ManualVersion: 1.1
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 2 of 28Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Introduction1.1 Features & Benefits………………………………………………………………..41.2 Package Contents………………………………………………………………….41.3 MiniPCI card Description………………………………………………...……………..41.4 System Requirements…………………………………………….……………….51.5 Applications…………………………………………………………………………51.6 Network Configuration……………………………………………………….…….6Chapter 2 – Drivers & Client Utility2.1 Before You Begin…………………………………………………………………..82.2 Installing the MiniPCI card Drivers…………………………………………………….82.3 Verify the Installation………………………………………………………….….122.4 Disable Windows SSID/WEP Configuration……………………………..…….122.5 Using the Client Utility………………………………………………...………….142.5.1 Wireless Radio On/Off…………….……………………………..………..152.5.2 Remove Status Icon…………………………………………….…………152.5.3 Wireless Network Status……….……………………………….…………162.5.3.1 Status………………………………………………………….162.5.3.2 Configuration……………………………………………….…172.5.3.3 Encryption..……………………………………..…………….182.5.3.4 Site Survey..………………………………………….……….182.5.3.5 IBSS.……...…………………………………………...………192.5.3.6 Rates……...……………………………………………..…….202.5.3.7 Domain……………………………………………………..….212.5.3.8 About…………………………………………………………...212.6 Uninstall the Client Utility……………………………………………….………..22Appendix A – Troubleshooting………………………………….…………………25Appendix B – Product Specifications……………….…………………………….26Appendix C – Regulatory Compliance Information…………….………………27
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 3 of 28Revision HistoryVersion Date Notes1.0 September 8, 2003 Initial Version1.1 October 2, 2003 Updated Screens
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 4 of 281 IntroductionThis chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, MiniPCI carddescription, system requirements, applications, and network configuration.1.1 Features & BenefitsFeatures BenefitsHigh-speed data rate up to 54 Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloadssuch as MPEG video streaming.WEP Data Encryption and TKIP Powerful data security.IEEE 802.1x client support (optional) Enhances authentication and security.Multi-country roaming (802.11d)supportAutomatically adjusts regulatory domainto operate in different countries.Advanced power management Low power consumption in power savingmode.TPC (Transmission Power Control)and DFS (Dynamic FrequencySelection) supportTPC offers flexibility to adjust RF outputpower.1.2 Package Contentsh One MiniPCI Cardh One Installation CDh One Quick Installation Guide1.3 System RequirementsThe following are the minimum system requirements in order to use the MiniPCI card.• PC/AT compatible computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot.• Windows 98/ME/ /2000/XP operating system.• 1.3 MB of free disk space for installing the MiniPCI card driver and utilityprogram.1.4 ApplicationsThe wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following listdescribes some of the many applications made possible through the power andflexibility of wireless LANs:a) Difficult-to-wire environmentsThere are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings,older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 5 of 28LANs either impossible or very expensive.b) Temporary workgroupsConsider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants atemporary WLAN established and removed.c) The ability to access real-time informationDoctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can accessreal-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers andprocessing information.d) Frequently changed environmentsShow rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites wherefrequently rearrange the workplace.e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networksSOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a smallnetwork.f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networksNetwork managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overheadcaused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wirelessLANs.g) Wired LAN backupNetwork managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical applications running on wired networks.h) Training/Educational facilitiesTraining sites at corporations and students at universities use wirelessconnectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, andlearning.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 6 of 281.5 Network ConfigurationTo better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create awireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LANMiniPCI card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs.b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.c) Wireless routing and IP sharing.a) Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) ModeThis is the simplest network configuration with several computers equippedwith the MiniPCI cards that form a wireless network whenever they are withinrange of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would onlyhave access to the resources of the other client and does not require anaccess point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to setup a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode.b) Infrastructure ModeThe infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode,all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP. Itdoesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network. If usedin stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of independent wireless LANs byacting as a repeater, which effectively doubles the distance between wirelessstations. The image below depicts a network in infrastructure mode.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 7 of 28Extended-range independent WLAN using an AP as a repeater; if wired to anEthernet network as shown below, the AP serves as a bridge and provides thelink between the server and the wireless clients. The wireless clients can movefreely throughout the coverage area of the AP while remaining connected to theserver. Since the AP is connected to the wired network, each client would haveaccess to the server’s resources as well other clients.Access points have a finite range, on the order of 50 meters indoor and 100meters outdoors. In a very large facility such as an enterprise, a warehouse, oron a college campus, it will probably be necessary to install more than oneaccess point to cover an entire building or campus, as shown in the imagebelow. In this scenario, access points hand the client off from one to another ina way that is invisible to the client, ensuring their connectivity. Wireless clientscan roam seamlessly between different coverage areas and remain connectedto the network.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 8 of 28c) Wireless routing and IP sharingIn infrastructure mode, in addition to acting as a bridge between an Ethernetand wireless network, the AP can be configured as a wireless router and IPsharing device for Internet access as shown below. You don’t need to buy anexpensive router. Nor do you need to buy several modems and set up phonelines. Just share one AP, one modem, a single dial-up account, and one phoneline; dozens of network users can surf the Internet simultaneously.2 Drivers & Client UtilityThis chapter describes how to install the drivers and client utility in Windows98/ME/2000/XP.2.1 Before You BeginBefore installing the new drivers into your PC, you need to remove all of the Wireless LANMiniPCI card drivers that you have installed.During the installation, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP may need to copy systems files from itsinstallation CD. Therefore, you may need a copy of the Windows installation CD at handbefore installing the drivers. On many systems, instead of a CD, the necessary installationfiles are archived on the hard disk in C:\WINDOWS \OPTIONS\CABS directory.2.2 Installing the MiniPCI card DriversFollow the steps below in order to install the MiniPCI card drivers:1. Insert the CD-ROM that was provided to you in this package. The setup should runautomatically. If the setup does not run automatically, then you must manuallyselect the setup.exe file from the CD-ROM drive.2. Once the setup begins you will see the Install Shield Wizard, as the imagedepicts below.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 9 of 283. Click on the Next button to continue. The Install Wizard will then copy a few filesthat are necessary to install the MiniPCI card. You will then see the Welcomescreen, as the image depicts below.4. Click on the Next button to continue. The setup will then bring you to the SoftwareLicense Agreement screen, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 10 of 285. After reading the license agreement click on the Yes button to continue. The setupwill then copy the drivers into your PC. You will then see the Setup Completescreen, as the image depicts below.6. Click on the Finish button. The first part of the installation is complete.7. Gently insert the MiniPCI card into the PCMCIA Type II slot of your PC. Windowswill automatically detect the MiniPCI card and display the Found New HardwareWizard, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 11 of 288. Select the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button, andthen click on the Next button to continue. The setup will then begin to copy thenecessary files. After the copying is completed you will see the final screen of theinstallation procedure, as the image depicts below.9. The installation of the MiniPCI card is now complete. Click on the Finish button.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 12 of 282.3 Verify the installationFollow the steps below in order to verify that the MiniPCI card has been installed and isfunctioning properly:1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel.2. Double click on the System icon.3. Click on the Hardware tab, and then click on the Device Manger button.4. Select Network adapters to view a list of network adapters on your PC. You willthen see a window similar to the image below.5. Make sure that you do not see a yellow (?) or a red (X) next to the MiniPCI card(IEEE 802.1g WLAN 11g network adaptor 802.11g Adapter). If you do see a (?) or(X) you would need to uninstall the drivers, and reinstall them again. In order touninstall the drivers refer to section 2.6 Uninstall Client Utility.2.4 Disable Windows SSID/WEP ConfigurationIn order to configure SSID and WEP settings from the Client Utility, you must firstdisable the Windows based SSID and WEP configuration from the NetworkConfiguration in the Control Panel. Follow the steps below in order to disable theSSID and WEP on Windows.1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel.2. Double click on the Network Connections icon.3. Right-click on the wireless network connection for the MiniPCI card, and thenselect Properties. The icon may look similar to the image below.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 13 of 28After you click on Properties, the Wireless Network Connection Properties windowwill appear, as the image depicts below:4. Click on the Wireless Networks tab, you will then see the following screen.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 14 of 285. Make sure that there isn’t any check placed in the Use Windows to configure mywireless network settings check box.6. Click on the OK button.2.5 Using the Client UtilityAfter a successful installation you will see the MiniPCI card Client Utility radio icon in thesystem tray.PC Card Client Utility radio Green indicates good or excellent link status. Yellow indicates fair link status. Red indicates poor or no link status.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 15 of 28The client utility will automatically be executed and show a small green radio icon atthe bottom right corner of your screen in the system tray whenever the MiniPCI card isinserted into the MiniPCI card slot of your computer. Right-click the radio icon to viewthe list of options available. Each item is described below.2.5.1 Wireless Radio On/OffThe first two items in the icon menu are used toturn on/off the wireless radio (image right).When the wireless radio is turned off, a redcross is placed over the radio icon in thesystem tray as shown below. When thewireless radio is turned on, the icon will vary incolors depending on the link quality.2.5.2 Remove Status IconThis item allows you to set the system tray radio icon to appear or disappear. Onceyou choose this item, the system will display the dialog box to confirm if you want toremove the system tray icon as shown below.You can also set the system tray radio icon to disappear permanently by placing acheck in the box Remove Status Icon Permanently as shown above. When thecomputer is restarted, the system tray radio icon will reappear unless the RemoveStatus Icon Permanently box was checked.Link Quality Green indicates good or excellent link status. Yellow indicates fair link status. Red indicates poor or no link status.Wireless Radio Off
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 16 of 282.5.3 Wireless Network StatusThis item allows you to view the status, configure IBSS, Rates, Domain, and viewinformation about the client utility.2.5.3.1 StatusThe Status tab displays the current status of the wireless radio. The followinginformation is included in this tab, as the image depicts below.h State: this displays the MAC address of the AP that the radio is associated with.h Current Tx Rate: this displays the current transfer rate.h Disable Radio: click on this button to turn the radio off.h Rescan: click on this button if you would like the radio to scan for a differentchannel.h Current Channel: this displays the current channel that the radio is using.h Throughput (bytes/sec): this displays the transmitting (Tx) and receiving (Rx)bytes per second.h Link Quality: this displays the quality of the link from the radio to the AP.h Signal Strength: this displays the strength of the signal from the radio to the AP.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 17 of 282.5.3.2 ConfigurationThe Configuration tab allows you to configure the SSID and type of network. Thefollowing information is included in this tab, as the image depicts below.h Profile Name: enter a name for this profile; this can be any name that you mayassociate with your network.h Network Name: enter the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique nameshared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must be identical forall points in the network, and is case-sensitive.h Network Type: select Peer-to-Peer or Access Point from the drop-down list.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 18 of 282.5.3.3 EncryptionThe Encryption tab allows you to configure WEP security. The following informationis included in this tab, as the image depicts below.h Encryption (WEP security): WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy,which is a security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) definedin the 802.11 standard. WEP is designed to provide the same level of security asa wired LAN. Select disabled, 64-bit, or 128-bit from the drop-down list.h Alphanumeric characters: select this radio button if you would like to usecharacters/numbers for the WEP key.h Hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F): select this radio button if you would like to usehexadecimal digits for the WEP key.h Key 1 – Key 4: enter the WEP key here.h Create Keys with Pass phrase: enter a string of characters to be used as aWEP key.h Use WEP key: select a key number from the drop down list.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.2.5.3.4 Site SurveyThe Site Survey tab displays a list of Access Points in the area, and allows you toconnect to a specific Access Point. The following information is included in this tab, asthe image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 19 of 28h SSID: displays the SSID of the Access Point.h LQ: displays the link quality of the Access Point.h C: displays the channel number of the Access Point.h BSSID: displays the MAC address of the Access Point.h W: indicates whether WEP is enabled.h Mode: indicates whether the SSID is a Station (STA) or Access Point (AP).h WPA: indicates whether WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is enabled.h Connect: to connect with a specific Access Point, select the Access Point fromthe drop-down list, and then click on the Connect button.h Scan: to view a list of Access Points in the area click on the Scan button.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.2.5.3.5 IBSSThe IBSS tab displays IBSS Channel Selection. You may select a channel from thelist, or click on the Default button, for a default channel. The image below depicts theIBSS tab.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 20 of 28h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.2.5.3.6 RatesThe Rates tab displays the data rate. You may select a data rate from the list, or clickon the Default button, for a default data rate (Fully Automatic). The image belowdepicts the Rates tab.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 21 of 282.5.3.7 DomainThe Domain tab displays the 802.11d support and current countries/domains, as theimage depicts below.h 802.11d Support: by default 802.11d support is set to flexible. You may changethis by selecting None or Strict.h Countries/Domains: you may select your country from the drop-down list. Youwill then see country specific information in the text box.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.2.5.3.8 AboutThe About tab displays information about the MiniPCI card. This includes the networkdriver version and date, configuration utility version and date, and the NIC (NetworkInterface Card) firmware version and date.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 22 of 282.6 Uninstall the Client UtilityIf the MiniPCI card installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solvethe problem may be to completely uninstall the MiniPCI card and its software andrepeat the installation procedure again.Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Client Utility:1. Double click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray.After clicking on the icon the following window will appear.2. Select IEEE 802.11g WLAN11g network adaptor 802.11g Adapter and then clickon the Stop button. You will then see a window asking you to confirm the stop.Safely Remove Hardware icon
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 23 of 283. Click on the OK button.4. At this point, gently remove the MiniPCI card from the PCMCIA Type II slot.5. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then click on the Add or RemovePrograms icon. A window will then appear listing all the programs on your PC.From the list click on the MiniPCI card item, as the image depicts below.6. Click on the Change/Remove button. You will then be asked to confirm the filedeletion, as the image depicts below.7. Click on the Yes button. The uninstall shield will then begin to uninstall the filesfrom you computer, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 24 of 288. Click on the OK button, the uninstallation is successful.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 25 of 28Appendix A – TroubleshootingThe following table describes the solutions for the problems that may occur when installing theMiniPCI card.Problem SolutionWindows does not detect the MiniPCI cardwhen installedVerity that the MiniPCI card is properly inserted intothe MiniPCI card slot.Check whether the computer has a Plug and PlayBIOS.Windows 98/ME/2000/XP might not detect theMiniPCI card if a previous installation of theMiniPCI card was cancelled before it wascompleted. Remove the driver and reinstall it again.Driver fails to load A resource conflict could exit. Use the DeviceManger to resolve the resource conflict.Device conflict on Windows system A device conflict may be related to MiniPCI card.Use the computer properties to identify the PortAddress and IRQ values. If there is a deviceconflict, select alternative settings for I/O BaseAddress or IRQ values. If you know which deviceis conflicting with the MiniPCI card, you have theoption of changing the device’s I/O address or IRQinstead of the MiniPCI card.No resource conflicts were detected, but thewireless station does not attach to the networkVerify that the SSID of the MiniPCI card matchesthat of the Access Point. Use the NetworkConfiguration properties in the control panel tomodify the SSID.Non functioning card LED The MiniPCI card is not powered on: The causemay be:• No driver loaded or installed.• Card – Driver mismatch, which preventedthe driver from loading.• Device conflict, which prevented the driverfrom loading.Actions:• Verify that the driver has been installed.• Determine if there is a conflict with anotherdevice.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 26 of 28Appendix B – SpecificationsWireless MiniPCI AdapterGeneralData Rates 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48,54 MbpsNetwork Standards IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g draftCompliance FCC Part 15/UL, ETSI 300/328/CEDrivers Windows 98/ME/2000/XPOperational Voltage 3.3 V ± 0.15VCurrent Consumption Continue Tx: < 1000mAContinue Rx: < 500mASecurity IEEE802.1x Client SupportWPA -- Wi-Fi Protected Access (64,128-bit WEP with TKIP, Pre-Share Key)RF InformationFrequency Band 2412 – 2483.5 MHzChannels 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe,2 for Spain, 4 for FranceMedia Access Protocol Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA)Modulation Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)DBPSK @ 1MbpsDQPSK @2MbpsCCK @ 5.5 & 11MbpsBPSK @ 6 and 9 MbpsQPSK @ 12 and 18 Mbps16-QAM @ 24 and 36 Mbps64-QAM @ 48 and 54 MbpsReceive Sensitivity (Typical) -94dBm @ 1Mbps -92dBm @ 6Mbps -83dBm @ 24Mbps-92dBm @ 2Mbps -90dBm @ 9Mbps -79dBm @ 36Mbps-89dBm @ 5.5Mbps -88dBm @ 12Mbps -74dBm @ 48Mbps-86dBm @ 11Mbps -86dBm @ 18Mbps -72dBm @ 54MbpsAvailable transmit power(Depend on DifferentCountries’ Regulation)21 ± 2dBm @1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps20 ± 2dBm @6, 9, 12, 18Mbps17 ± 2dBm @24, 36Mbps16 ± 2dBm @48, 54MbpsPhysicalInterface Mini PCI TypeIII AAntenna Two Antenna Connectors(U.FL)Dimensions 50.9(L) mm x 59.6(W) mm x 4.8.(H) mm2 (L) in x 2.3(W) in x 0.2.(H) inEnvironmentalTemperature Range 0°C to 55°C - Operating-40°Cto 70°C - StorageHumidity (non-condensing) 5%~95% Typical
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 27 of 28Appendix C – Regulatory ComplianceInformation Mobile of module Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of thefollowing measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate thisequipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimumdistance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any otherantenna or transmitter.
High-Speed Wireless MiniPCI Adapter Version: 1.1Page 28 of 28This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antennaand users, and2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter orantenna.As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for anyadditional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example,digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).IMPORTANT NOTE:In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptopconfigurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization isno longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. Inthese circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the endproduct (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.End Product LabelingThis transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may beinstalled such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (forexample :Access Point , Router etc.). The final end product must be labeled in a visiblearea with the following: “Contains TX FCC ID: NI3-IS-30V16”.Manual Information That Must be IncludedThe OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end userregarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of theend product which integrate this module. The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in aprominent location “ IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed toprovide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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